Comments on: Which e-reader?

By: Kat

Kat — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:59:53 +0000

My 86 year-old mother has a hard time reading print. We bought her a Sony e-reader at Target.

She loves it, and I put new books on it every week. She enlarges the type size as needed – so she doesn’t get as much eye strain.

My one complaint is that you have to go online to get the manual. The lack of instructions (like how to force a reboot) is a big source of frustration for us both.

The price is in the $225 range – very affordable.

By: Abby Gaines

Abby Gaines — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:31:12 +0000

Marilynn, thanks for the link to the comparison chart, very useful!

Judy, thanks for your comments and your view on the Sony eReader. Btw, I wasn’t suggesting the standard of writing is different for ebooks, it was more that I was wondering if a trend toward ereaders will affect the story pacing, how much “white space” readers like to see on a page, length of chapters, etc.
Abby

By: Judy Griffith Gill

Judy Griffith Gill — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:45:57 +0000

I’ve been reading (and writing) electronic books for years. I see no real difference in my writing standards, and will not approach a publisher that doesn’t employ editors because I believe a good editor can make a great book wonderful. I started with the old Rocket e-book, moved on to the Rocket 1100, then to HPiPaq PDA which, though it has a relatively small screen, works well for me because it’s not a dedicated e-reader and I need a lot in one small package. I have downloaded Kindle for PC (free) and read on my NetBook. If I buy an e-reading device, I believe it will be the Sony, because of its ability to accept most formats.

By: Marilynn Byerly

Marilynn Byerly — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:52:41 +0000

Here’s an overview of all the ebook reader hardware now available. I believe this site is constantly updated.

http://dealnews.com/features/e-Book-Readers-Cheat-Sheet-Amazon-Kindles-Barnes-Noble-Nook-jet-Book-more/321945.html

By: Abby Gaines

Abby Gaines — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:11:03 +0000

Thanks, Kent, that’s interesting re the Kindle. And a worthwhile consideration about the lack of bookstore togetherness. I didn’t realize the Apple announcement was coming up so soon, thanks for the heads-up.
Abby

By: Kent Sievers

Kent Sievers — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:02:00 +0000

My wife is a voracious reader and as analog as you can get. She expressed interest in the Kindle and as I am a tech geek, jumped at the chance to satisfy both the need to buy her a birthday present and my own techie lust.
Although a little doubtful at first, she loves it now and wouldn’t be without.
There are two differences I see in her reading habits. The most obvious being that rather than taunting me with the thickness of pages she’s read in a given day, she announces, “Look, I’m at 76%.” The second difference, and this one is sad, we don’t make as many trips to the bookstore together.
Regardless of the e-reader you choose, I’d wait till the just announced Apple the event on January 27. Tablet rumors abound.